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ambiguity

UK/.æmbi'gju:iti/US
IELTSB2

Definitions

n.

The quality of being open to more than one meaning; uncertainty

模糊性,歧义,不明确

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ambi-both, around
+
-igu-do, drive, lead
+
-itystate, quality, condition
=ambiguity

The noun of ambiguous: the state of being 'driven both ways,' i.e. having more than one possible meaning.

Root ag still carries 21 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.remove ambiguity消除歧义
  • 2.resolve ambiguity解决歧义
  • 3.moral ambiguity道德模糊性

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    We must remove any ambiguity from the wording.

  • 2.

    There is some ambiguity about who is in charge.

Word Forms

Noun

Pluralambiguities
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